And we know that in all things God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-- Romans 8:28

The real issue in our lives is not God's faithfulness, but ours.
The history of God's faithfulness to Israel and to his promises is
found in the Scriptures. We can depend and rely on him to do what
he promises, despite the apparent circumstances of our lives. The
real issue is whether or not we choose to truly love him and live
for his purposes when life becomes unbearable and faith becomes
hard. This verse is no platitude, but the life-ring of hope for
those with gritty faith who choose to persevere when there is no
easy reason for doing so. Faith is rooted in a Savior who triumphed
over death, Satan, and sin on the third day while we find ourselves
caught up on the second day waiting for the dawn of our full
salvation.